Multicomponent Polymers : Principles, Structures and Properties

The book introduces fundamental principles, phase structure, mechanism, mechanical properties, and different types of multicomponent polymers. Rheological properties, graft copolymers, block copolymers and interpenetrating polymer networks are discussed in detail as well. With abundant illustrations, it is an essential reference for polymer chemists, material scientists and graduate students. * A systematic presentation of multicomponent polymers, covering principles, structures, properties and different types. * Supplied with numerous illustrations and examples. * Presents the advanced theories in an easy-to-understand way. Preface 5 Acknowledgements 7 Contents 9 List of Figures 15 List of Tables 25 Chapter 1. Introduction 27 Chapter 2. Physical and chemical principles of multicomponent polymers 42 Chapter 3. Phase structure of multicomponent polymers 78 Chapter 4. Toughening mechanism of multicomponent polymers 108 Chapter 5. Mechanical properties of multicomponent polymers 139 Chapter 6. Rheological properties of multicomponent polymers 184 Chapter 7. Other characteristics of multicomponent polymers 210 Chapter 8. Graft copolymers 238 Chapter 9. Block copolymers 324 Chapter 10. Interpenetrating polymer networks 362 Index 397

The book introduces fundamental principles, phase structure, mechanism, mechanical properties, and different types of multicomponent polymers. Rheological properties, graft copolymers, block copolymers and interpenetrating polymer networks are discussed in detail as well. With abundant illustrations, it is an essential reference for polymer chemists, material scientists and graduate students.